USA Midwest 2023 – T Minus 7 Days

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Matthew

Today is one week until my USA Midwest 2023 trip begins. It has been three years since I have done a long distance trip. I did a regional trip from Atlanta (Douglasville, GA) to Charlotte of 685 miles and a regional from Atlanta (Douglasville, GA) to Myrtle Beach of 793 miles in 2021. I did not do any riding in 2022 at all due to working a second job that I quit in December 2022 (one year part time warehouse work) – have to pay for my toys (and never-ending home projects) somehow.

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California Loop 2018 Day 5 Part 1

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Matthew

In this video, I depart the Burlington Campground – Weott, CA and roll north first on Avenue of the Giants and then Hwy 101 to Eureka, CA where I turn east onto California Highway 299 to 11 miles west of Redding, California.

Avenue of the Giants and CA Highway 299 had some exceptional scenery and some nice sweeping curves on CA Highway 299. Also some very nice scenes along portions of the Trinity River.

California Loop 2018 Day 3 Part 1 – Humboldt Redwoods

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Matthew

On this day, I rode from my camp in Burlington Campground onto the Avenue of the Giants and Mattole Road, riding through Humboldt Redwoods Sate Park.

Put your headphones on, Sit back and chill to this soothing and relaxing video.

This vide is one of three videos covering California Loop 2018 Day 3

California Loop 2018 – Golden Gate Bridge

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Matthew

This video focuses on my ride over the Golden Gate Bridge and some of the Recreational Area.

Video is taken from the second half of the video, California Loop 2018 Day 2 Part 1.

California Loop 2018 Day 2 Part 2 – Redwoods

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Matthew

On Day 2 Part 2, I ride from the Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco north on US Highway 101 thru the California Redwoods and end the day at Burlington Campground in Humboldt State Park – Weott, CA.

I camped 3 nights at this campground nestled among the California Redwoods.

On day 3, I explored the Lost Coast and on day 4 rode the Avenue of Giants south to Legget, CA to ride thru Chandler Tree.

California Loop 2018 Day 2 Part 1

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Matthew

On this day I rode north from Salinas, CA to San Francisco for breakfast, photos at Twin Peaks Park, and finally rolled across the Golden Gate Bridge.

Allot of riding through residential areas offers up the opportunity to view some of the unique architecture in San Francisco.

Riding across the Golden Gate Bridge is always enjoyable. As the marine layer rolled in, I rode trough the wisps of clouds as they rolled over the hilltops on Conzelman Road.

Being Memorial Day Weekend, the bridge was quite crowed and lots of traffic on the bridge itself and in the Golden Gate Recreation Area. I did not spend allot of time around the bride wanting to make camp before nightfall. Looks like a good excuse for another future vacation to explore San Francisco in more detail. 🙂

Utah Loop 2019 Motorcycle Trip – Last Day

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Matthew

This video wraps up the Utah Loop 2019 Motorcycle Trip. Today I rode from Zion National Park to Lake Elsinore, CA. Mostly on Interstate 15.

This trip had some major setbacks starting on day 2 with the trip not resuming until day 5 due to repeat mechanical breakdowns and the long distance tow from Ely, NV to Washington, UT. The 3 day trip stoppage forced a change in plan from traveling to eastern Wyoming to adding one vacation day and exploring Utah. While I greatly dislike being stranded roadside, the diversion proved to be worthwhile as Utah is an awesome state to ride motorcycle.

The scenery, nice roads, and curvy roads made Utah my favorite state to ride in, thus far.

Zion National Park Ride – Day 2

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Matthew

Ride through Zion National Park on my way back home to California (where I lived at the time).

Zion National Park Ride – Day 1

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Matthew

I ride through Zion National Park in the late evening on Day 9 of my Utah Loop 2019 Trip

I depart my campsite at Hi-Road Campground, which is just outside of Zion National Park. It was interesting riding through the park so late in the day as the setting sun makes interesting lighting contracts on the canyon walls and mountain tops.

Utah Loop 2019 Motorcycle Trip – Day 9

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Matthew

Today I roll out the campsite near Torrey, Utah and roll south on Utah Highway 12 – Journey Through Time Scenic Byway. This is one truly entertaining road with outstanding scenery. I captured what I thought was the best of this scenic route in this video.

Another video of jaw dropping Utah scenery. I love riding in Utah!

I end the day setting up camp at Hi-Road Campground on Utah Highway 9 just outside of Zion National Park. A dedicated video will cover riding through Zion National Park.

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